Quora, once a thriving community known for its accurate and expert-informed answers, is now facing a decline in quality, as it is flooded with meaningless, repetitive, and even hateful and AI-generated entries, leading many users to abandon the platform.
Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, announced during the company's earnings call that they will be introducing generative AI features later this year, most likely at WWDC, before being incorporated in the iPhone 16 lineup in September.
Former US President Donald Trump denies knowledge of red blotches on his hand in a viral photograph, speculations ranged from infection to burn or ketchup stains.
The promises of transparency and accountability in police departments through the use of body-worn cameras have not been realized, as the vast amount of video footage captured remains unexamined due to resource constraints; however, companies and researchers are developing analytic tools powered by artificial intelligence to analyze the footage and identify problematic behaviors and patterns in order to improve police professionalism and accountability.
Artificial intelligence chatbots like Replika have been found to help students struggling with loneliness avoid thoughts of suicide, according to a recent survey by Stanford University researchers.
Meta's stock is up nearly 14% after announcing positive quarterly earnings, a higher forecast, an additional $50 billion stock buyback, and the issuance of its first-ever dividend, leading to a rise in AI tokens.
Appliance maker Electrolux reports a widening loss in Q4 2023, citing weak consumer sentiment and reduced spending, while the British public's inflation expectations rise due to concerns over shipping disruption and increased transportation costs. Additionally, the Bank of England's approach to AI safety is criticized by the House of Lords, who argue that the UK risks missing out on the potential benefits of AI. Lastly, the BoE governor believes that AI technologies have economic potential and will not be a mass destroyer of jobs.
The Brisbane Portrait Prize has defended its decision to allow entrants to submit artwork created by artificial intelligence, stating that art should reflect societal change and embrace new technologies. The competition accepts AI-generated entries as long as they are original and owned by the artist, leading to a debate about the definition of art and the role of AI in creativity. Other competitions have also faced similar challenges in dealing with AI-generated artwork.
The @property decorator in Python is a powerful feature that allows controlled access to object attributes and can be used in various ways in data science and machine learning to enhance class functionality and create dependencies among attributes.
AI investors Elad Gil and Sarah Guo discuss their approaches to AI investing, including raising billions of dollars for investments, creating clear guidelines with investors, and taking a concentrated portfolio approach.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed making AI-generated robocalls illegal under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) following incidents of voice cloning and manipulation aimed at deceiving consumers into thinking scams are legitimate.
Chinese scientists have developed the world's first virtual artificial intelligence (AI) entity named Tong Tong, a girl with her own emotions, intellect, and the capability for autonomous learning, showcased at the Frontiers of General Artificial Intelligence Technology Exhibition in Beijing.
Lenovo predicts that PCs embedded with AI chips will revive demand in the sluggish PC market and expects to see growth come back.
The House of Lords committee has urged ministers to defend content creators whose work is being used without permission by tech firms to develop AI products, highlighting the need for stronger copyright enforcement in the UK. The committee called for action to prevent the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in the training of large language models and recommended that the government assess the adequacy of copyright law.
Nightshade, a tool developed by researchers at the University of Chicago to "poison" AI models trained on artists' images, has gained significant popularity with over 250,000 downloads in its first week, allowing artists to protect their work from being mimicked or misidentified by machine learning algorithms.
TikTok's owner, Liang Rubo, expressed disappointment in his company's late adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and warned of potential mediocrity, highlighting the need for greater sensitivity to new technologies; however, TikTok has made efforts in the AI space, including the release of its own version of OpenAI's GPTs.
Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the company's AI projects, the upcoming Vision Pro launch, new regulations in the European Union, and sales in emerging markets during the earnings call, while expressing optimism about the long-term prospects in China despite declining sales.
Google has introduced new features to its chatbot Bard, including the ability to use Google's multimodal AI model Gemini Pro in multiple languages, generating images, and cross-referencing its responses with Google search results in over 40 languages.
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed during the Q1 earnings call that the company has invested in AI and will unveil its developments later this year, signaling its commitment to not miss out on the AI trend.
Amazon is introducing an AI-powered assistant called Rufus, which aims to personalize the shopping experience by providing information and recommendations to help customers make better shopping decisions.
Around 40% of global employment is predicted to be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), with potential benefits and risks for economies and societies, necessitating the need for comprehensive social safety nets and retraining programs to address inequality and protect livelihoods, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
OpenAI's study reveals that the language model GPT-4 provides only incidental help and "at most a mild uplift" to individuals seeking to create bioweapons, indicating that AI chatbots are unlikely to significantly aid in the development of such threats.
"My Home on the Moon" is a play that explores the role of artificial intelligence and its impact on human experiences and emotions.
Google Bard has integrated Imagen 2 image generation to narrow the gap with ChatGPT, and to mark this milestone, Google changed its profile picture to an AI-generated image resembling a surrealist painting, potentially referencing its rival DALL-E.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during an earnings call that Apple is heavily investing in artificial intelligence and will share more details later this year, possibly including AI features in the upcoming iOS 18 software release.
Google Maps is introducing generative AI features, currently only available to select local guides in the US, that allow users to ask for specific places in normal language and receive detailed information and recommendations based on their prompts.
Meta shares surged 12% in after-hours trading after a strong Q4 earnings report, which included a dividend for investors, a share buyback program, and revenue of $40.1bn, surpassing expectations and demonstrating progress in Meta's AI and metaverse vision, despite regulatory challenges.
Artificial intelligence (AI) companies are proactively engaging with lawmakers and regulators to shape clear regulations and avoid the same conflicts faced by social media platforms, as demonstrated in a recent Senate hearing on children's online safety. The industry's efforts to collaborate with Washington indicate a shift in attitude towards proactive engagement on policy matters. Smaller companies also hope for regulatory certainty to mitigate potential disruptions caused by new requirements or regulations in the fast-paced AI field.
Google is introducing Circle to Search, a feature that uses generative AI to quickly identify and search for objects or text on the smartphone screen, to its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, making it easier and more efficient to find information without switching between apps or tabs.
Taylor Swift could potentially have a legal case against the spread of sexually explicit deepfake images of her, as there is currently limited legislation in place to prohibit them. However, in certain states, such as California, she could potentially file a lawsuit and seek compensation for each violation. Swift's situation could help bring about legislative change regarding the issue.
JetBrains is facing challenges from customers who want to remove its AI Assistant plugin, which has been deeply integrated into its development tools, due to concerns about security, privacy, and other issues.
The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote on a proposal to make the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal in order to prevent the potential confusion and misinformation that can be caused by imitating the voices of celebrities, political candidates, and family members.
Google Maps is introducing a generative AI feature that uses large language models to analyze locations and provide conversational recommendations based on users' specific queries.
Google Maps is developing an AI-driven feature to provide personalized recommendations for local places based on user searches, using keywords to cross-reference business listings, reviews, and photos, with rollout beginning in the United States.
DataSnipper, an audit automation platform, has raised $100 million in a Series B financing round, valuing the company at $1 billion, as investors increasingly turn to AI to automate accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
Gamers in Asia are struggling to find the Nvidia RTX 4090 graphic card in stores as it becomes a popular item in Hong Kong and China.
Enthusiasts have discovered that AMD's Ryzen 8000G processors, such as the Ryzen 7 8700G, can achieve fast memory speeds, with one overclocker achieving a 15% increase by overclocking DDR5-7800 memory to DDR5-9000.
An artificial intelligence model has learned to recognize words by studying headcam recordings of a baby's life, challenging previous theories about language acquisition and providing insights into how humans learn.
Oscar-nominated director Steve James will helm the docuseries Mind vs. Machine, produced by Alex Gibney, exploring AI through interviews, archival footage, AI visualizations, and special effects.
Oscar nominee Steve James is set to direct Mind vs. Machine, a docuseries on artificial intelligence, which will explore the history and implications of AI through interviews, archival footage, and special effects.
Researchers from New York University created an AI model to learn words and ideas encountered by toddlers every day by recording their conversations and activities.
The new Overwatch Champions Series competitive league for Overwatch 2 has banned sponsors associated with cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Investors are now holding tech giants to high standards and are particularly interested in the profitability of AI-related tools, as tech stocks are considered "priced to perfection" with little room for error.
Businesses that learn to embrace AI in the right ways will leverage its benefits regardless of the external economic environment, and should set clear goals, follow trends, evaluate on small projects, and avoid full-scale implementation until AI is fully understood.
Social media company Meta Platforms (META) reported Q4 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, with strong revenue and a positive outlook for the current quarter, as well as announcing new initiatives for shareholder returns, leading to a surge in shares by over 12%. The company also revealed its increased focus on generative AI and its plans to develop general artificial intelligence and make it open source. Additionally, Meta's Reality Labs division experienced losses but beat revenue expectations.
Good reproducibility practices are crucial in data-driven science, as demonstrated by a study that found flawed results due to data leakage in published studies on machine learning methods, emphasizing the importance of scientific reproducibility for accurate and reliable research.
Google has added generative AI to its Maps app, allowing users to speak to the app using natural language to discover new places, analyze information about millions of places, and provide personalized recommendations based on user preferences and community insights. The feature is currently in early access and limited to select US areas.
AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard are far more impressive and capable than virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, and the integration of generative AI into these legacy assistants will make them much more interesting and useful in the future for tasks like online shopping and browsing the web.
Google Maps is introducing generative AI to help users find places in a conversational manner, using large language models to analyze detailed information and user-generated content to provide location suggestions based on specific prompts.
Financial advisors can leverage AI tools to enhance their productivity and efficiency, including customized AI assistants like ChatGPT, AI-powered internet searches, and AI-generated learning courses. While these tools are still being developed, advisors should embrace the use of AI and explore its potential applications in their practice.